On Our Own 1994
What is On Our Own?
On Our Own is a television series first released in 1994. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1994
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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On Our Own is a television series first released in 1994. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Seven siblings navigate life after their parents' death, with big brother Josh masquerading as Aunt Jelcinda.”
- Strong ensemble cast of real-life siblings
- Humorous take on unconventional family dynamics
- Crossdressing premise may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted sitcoms about resilient families facing unusual challenges.
The show is TV-PG comedy with occasional cross-dressing humor, suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 13, 1994
- E2 Last Tango in St. Louis Core Sep 18, 1994
- E3 Matchmaker Mama Core Sep 25, 1994
- E4 A Matter of Principal Core Oct 2, 1994
- E5 Nok Till You Drop Core Oct 9, 1994
- E6 Swiss Family Jerrico's Core Oct 16, 1994
- E7 Bargain Basement Core Oct 23, 1994
- E8 Bonnie is Really Clyde Core Oct 30, 1994
- E9 A Family Affair Core Nov 13, 1994
- E10 Baby Blues Core Dec 4, 1994
- E11 That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It Core Dec 11, 1994
- E12 All I Want for Christmas Core Dec 18, 1994
- E13 Parents' Night Core Dec 28, 1994
- E14 The Boarder Core Mar 3, 1995
- E15 Obstacle Illusion Core Mar 10, 1995
- E16 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Core Mar 17, 1995
- E17 Girl Talk Core Mar 24, 1995
- E18 Little Rascals Core Mar 31, 1995
- E19 The Easy Way Mytharc Apr 7, 1995
- E20 The Tonsil Tale Mytharc Apr 14, 1995
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired on ABC from September 13 1994 to April 14 1995.
Who created the show?
It was created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, Thomas L. Miller, and Robert L. Boyett.
Which actors play the siblings?
The main cast includes the real-life Smollett siblings—JoJo, Jazz, Jussie, Jurnee, Jake, and Jocqui—alongside Ralph Louis Harris.
What is the premise of the series?
After their parents die in a car crash, the seven Jerrico children are cared for by older brother Josh, who sometimes dresses as "Aunt Jelcinda" to avoid social-services intervention.
What rating does the series have?
The series is rated TV-PG.
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